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TeMPOraLtoday at 8:42 AM1 replyview on HN

> This is a CVE by any definition and you'd be screaming your head off if any other OS would allow this kind of permission bypass.

Or perhaps they wouldn't? CVEs aren't holy scripture, and "security" isn't the most important consideration in computing. This theatre has gone too far IMO.


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dns_snektoday at 9:24 AM

Allowing strangers to run adb commands on your phone without your consent is about as bad as a compromise can get. Your keyboard can be replaced with a keylogger and all of your data can be stolen without your knowledge by simply connecting to the wrong wifi network.

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